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Applications of uranium:
- nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors
- explosive for nuclear weapons
- material for armors and projectiles
- catalyst
- additive for glass and ceramics (to obtain beautiful green or yellow colors)
- toner in Photography
- mordant for textiles
- shielding material (depleted uranium)
- ballast
- and other minor applications
Disadvantages of uranium:
1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment.
2. Uranium is a toxic and radioactive chemical element.
3. Uranium release radium and radon.
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How do unicons harm or help us?
Unicorns are really harnful ...
How can wind help or harm humans?
Both. It can help us when it turns the hubs on a wind farm, and then generate electricity. It can harm us when it comes in a form of a hurricane or natural disasters. Hope you understand
Do sharks help us?
yes because the sharks eat the nasty animals that at harm us
Did US abundant uranium?
United States has sufficient uranium.
Where does US get uranium?
USA has uranium from national mines or from imports.
How does vomiting help us from harm?
It allows our bodies to get rid of poisons and things that will make us sick.
Is US has the world largest uranium resources?
The largest reserves of uranium are in Australia.
Does uranium affect the environment?
Yes, uranium can have negative impacts on the environment. Mining and processing uranium can lead to water and soil contamination, while uranium waste poses a long-term radiation hazard. Accidental releases of radioactive material can also harm ecosystems and wildlife.
What does uranium and thorium help?
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Where does uranium mines exist in the US?
A list of uranium mines in USA is at the link mentioned.
How does knowing a great deal about the property of certain elements help us as a human?
We need oxygen so we need to know how it can help us, and if it can harm us. So knowing about elements help us know which ones are dangerous, and help determine which ones we need in order to live.
How much does uranium cost per gallon?
Uranium is a solid, not a liquid. So it is sold by weight, not by volume. As of 25 July 2011 Uranium costs US $ 51.50per US pound or US $113 per kilogram of natural uranium in the form of the unrefined uranium oxide (U3O8).
